<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2043809/open_sms">Comment on the show?..send me a text!</a>What happens when a race removes every safety net? No pit strategy.  No tyre games.  No short laps to reset your focus.This week on The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we break down what I’m calling the iRacing Iron Man Event — the Ray FF1600 taking on the Nürburgring Combined Gesamtstrecke Long.Nearly ten minutes per lap.  Three laps per race.  Over 500 corners negotiated without pause.This isn’t about raw pace — it’s about mental resilience, discipline, and sustained focus.In this episode, we explore:<ul><li>Why this combo feels more like mental endurance than racing</li><li>How the Ray FF1600 exposes bad habits instantly</li><li>Why over 170 corners per lap changes how your brain works</li><li>A realistic race strategy for surviving all three laps</li><li>How mental fatigue ruins Lap 3 for most drivers</li><li>How iRacers should practice for long, no-reset races</li><li>Why finishing clean matters more than winning</li></ul>If you’re stuck in an iRating plateau, struggling with consistency, or looking for a race that genuinely forces growth — this episode is for you.Shows e-mail: theloneroadiracingpodcast@gmail.comOutlap: https://outlapshop.comYouTube Podcast: https://youtu.be/HPI5pSEl2_EFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554966076972N.B: Intro &amp; Outro music by Udio AI music Generator <a rel="payment" href="https://bmc.link/moopargamis">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2043809/open_sms"&gt;Comment on the show?..send me a text!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What happens when a race removes every safety net?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; No pit strategy.&lt;br/&gt; No tyre games.&lt;br/&gt; No short laps to reset your focus.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week on &lt;em&gt;The Lone Road iRacing Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, we break down what I’m calling the &lt;b&gt;iRacing Iron Man Event&lt;/b&gt; — the &lt;b&gt;Ray FF1600&lt;/b&gt; taking on the &lt;b&gt;Nürburgring Combined Gesamtstrecke Long&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nearly ten minutes per lap.&lt;br/&gt; Three laps per race.&lt;br/&gt; Over &lt;b&gt;500 corners&lt;/b&gt; negotiated without pause.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t about raw pace — it’s about &lt;b&gt;mental resilience, discipline, and sustained focus&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why this combo feels more like mental endurance than racing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How the Ray FF1600 exposes bad habits instantly&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why over 170 corners per lap changes how your brain works&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A realistic race strategy for surviving all three laps&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How mental fatigue ruins Lap 3 for most drivers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How iRacers should practice for long, no-reset races&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why finishing clean matters more than winning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re stuck in an iRating plateau, struggling with consistency, or looking for a race that genuinely forces growth — this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shows e-mail: theloneroadiracingpodcast@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Outlap: https://outlapshop.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube Podcast: https://youtu.be/HPI5pSEl2_E&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554966076972&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;N.B: Intro &amp;amp; Outro music by Udio AI music Generator&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://bmc.link/moopargamis"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Comment on the show?..send me a text! What happens when a race removes every safety net?  No pit strategy.  No tyre games.  No short laps to reset your focus. This week on The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we break down what I’m calling the iRacing Iron Man Event — the Ray FF1600 taking on the Nürburgring Combined Gesamtstrecke Long. Nearly ten minutes per lap.  Three laps per race.  Over 500 corners negotiated without pause. This isn’t about raw pace — it’s about mental...

🎙️ The iRacing Iron Man Event

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2043809/open_sms">Comment on the show?..send me a text!</a>Week 2 of Season 1, 2026 has exposed a growing problem in iRacing — missing fundamentals.After  racing FIA F4 at the Adelaide Street Circuit this week, one thing has become clear: this isn’t just early-season chaos. It’s a systemic issue rooted in how Rookie class prepares new iRacers for real racing conditions.In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, Guy Robertson breaks down:<ul><li>Why Week 2 chaos is no longer “bad luck”</li><li>What Rookie class actually teaches — and what it doesn’t</li><li>Why street circuits brutally expose missing racecraft fundamentals</li><li>The growing rejoin and dive-bomb problem</li><li>Whether demotion should exist as an educational tool</li><li>How broken practice culture feeds panic and poor decisions</li><li>What both new and experienced drivers can do right now to survive early-season wreckfests</li></ul>This episode isn’t about blaming rookies — it’s about improving race quality, protecting Safety Rating, and building better racers from the ground up.If you’ve lost iRating, been caught up in unnecessary incidents, or wondered why race standards feel worse each season, this one’s for you.Shows e-mail: theloneroadiracingpodcast@gmail.comSponsor Link to Outlapshop.com:  <a href='https://outlapshop.com/'>https://outlapshop.com</a>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554966076972YouTube Podcast: https://youtu.be/ZYdYaSTQN98N.B: Intro &amp; Outro music by Udio AI music Generator<a rel="payment" href="https://bmc.link/moopargamis">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2043809/open_sms"&gt;Comment on the show?..send me a text!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Week 2 of Season 1, 2026 has exposed a growing problem in &lt;b&gt;iRacing&lt;/b&gt; — missing fundamentals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After  racing FIA F4 at the Adelaide Street Circuit this week, one thing has become clear: this isn’t just early-season chaos. It’s a systemic issue rooted in how Rookie class prepares new iRacers for real racing conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Lone Road iRacing Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, Guy Robertson breaks down:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why Week 2 chaos is no longer “bad luck”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What Rookie class actually teaches — and what it doesn’t&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why street circuits brutally expose missing racecraft fundamentals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The growing rejoin and dive-bomb problem&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Whether demotion should exist as an educational tool&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How broken practice culture feeds panic and poor decisions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What both new and experienced drivers can do right now to survive early-season wreckfests&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode isn’t about blaming rookies — it’s about improving race quality, protecting Safety Rating, and building better racers from the ground up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve lost iRating, been caught up in unnecessary incidents, or wondered why race standards feel worse each season, this one’s for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shows e-mail: theloneroadiracingpodcast@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Sponsor Link to Outlapshop.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;:  &lt;a href='https://outlapshop.com/'&gt;https://outlapshop.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554966076972&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube Podcast: https://youtu.be/ZYdYaSTQN98&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;N.B: Intro &amp;amp; Outro music by Udio AI music Generator&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://bmc.link/moopargamis"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Comment on the show?..send me a text! Week 2 of Season 1, 2026 has exposed a growing problem in iRacing — missing fundamentals. After  racing FIA F4 at the Adelaide Street Circuit this week, one thing has become clear: this isn’t just early-season chaos. It’s a systemic issue rooted in how Rookie class prepares new iRacers for real racing conditions. In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, Guy Robertson breaks down: Why Week 2 chaos is no longer “bad luck”What Rookie class actu...

iRacing’s Missing Fundamentals:  What Rookie Class Isn’t Teaching New iRacers

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2043809/open_sms">Comment on the show?..send me a text!</a>Race strategy isn’t about pit stops — it’s about patience.This week on The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we dive deep into race strategy across short tracks, normal road circuits, and long-form monsters like the Nürburgring Nordschleife.Using a real-world example from this week’s MX-5 races at the Nordschleife, we break down why so many races are effectively lost on Lap 1 — and how restraint, risk management, and emotional control can quietly gain you double-digit positions without a single overtake.In this episode, we cover:<ul><li>Why Lap 1 chaos is almost always self-inflicted</li><li>Strategy differences between short tracks and long circuits</li><li>When aggression helps — and when it destroys your race</li><li>How emotional driving kills results</li><li>Why “doing nothing” is sometimes the fastest strategy of all</li></ul>If you’ve ever wondered why your pace doesn’t match your finishing positions — this episode is for you.Shows e-mail: theloneroadiracingpodcast@gmail.comYouTube Pod: https://youtu.be/QSV6Nsm0WAEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554966076972  N.B: Intro &amp; Outro music by Udio AI music Generator <a rel="payment" href="https://bmc.link/moopargamis">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2043809/open_sms"&gt;Comment on the show?..send me a text!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Race strategy isn’t about pit stops — it’s about patience.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week on &lt;em&gt;The Lone Road iRacing Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, we dive deep into race strategy across &lt;b&gt;short tracks, normal road circuits, and long-form monsters like the Nürburgring Nordschleife&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using a real-world example from this week’s MX-5 races at the Nordschleife, we break down why so many races are effectively lost on Lap 1 — and how restraint, risk management, and emotional control can quietly gain you double-digit positions without a single overtake.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we cover:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why Lap 1 chaos is almost always self-inflicted&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strategy differences between short tracks and long circuits&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;When aggression helps — and when it destroys your race&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How emotional driving kills results&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why “doing nothing” is sometimes the fastest strategy of all&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever wondered why your pace doesn’t match your finishing positions — this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shows e-mail: theloneroadiracingpodcast@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube Pod: https://youtu.be/QSV6Nsm0WAE&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554966076972 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;N.B: Intro &amp;amp; Outro music by Udio AI music Generator&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://bmc.link/moopargamis"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Comment on the show?..send me a text! Race strategy isn’t about pit stops — it’s about patience. This week on The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, we dive deep into race strategy across short tracks, normal road circuits, and long-form monsters like the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Using a real-world example from this week’s MX-5 races at the Nordschleife, we break down why so many races are effectively lost on Lap 1 — and how restraint, risk management, and emotional control can quietly gain you doub...

iRacing Race Strategy – Knowing When NOT to Race

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2043809/open_sms">Comment on the show?..send me a text!</a>Every new iRacing season starts with optimism — and often ends in frustration.In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, Guy reflects on Season 4 2025, analysing over 200 race starts, where iRating was gained and lost, and how mental damage from weak weeks can quietly derail performance.This episode also sets the foundation for Season 1 2026, covering:<ul><li>How to start a new iRacing season positively</li><li>Why Week 1 results don’t define your season</li><li>How to manage weak tracks without losing confidence</li><li>The mental side of consistency and control</li></ul>If you’re serious about improving on iRacing — this episode is for you.Shows e-mail: theloneroadiracingpodcast@gmail.comYouTube: https://youtu.be/oz9w7fa8C30Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554966076972 N.B: Intro &amp; Outro music by Udio AI music Generator<a rel="payment" href="https://bmc.link/moopargamis">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2043809/open_sms"&gt;Comment on the show?..send me a text!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every new iRacing season starts with optimism — and often ends in frustration.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Lone Road iRacing Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, Guy reflects on Season 4 2025, analysing over 200 race starts, where iRating was gained and lost, and how mental damage from weak weeks can quietly derail performance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode also sets the foundation for Season 1 2026, covering:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to start a new iRacing season positively&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why Week 1 results don’t define your season&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to manage weak tracks without losing confidence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The mental side of consistency and control&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re serious about improving on iRacing — this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shows e-mail: theloneroadiracingpodcast@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;YouTube: https://youtu.be/oz9w7fa8C30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554966076972 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;N.B: Intro &amp;amp; Outro music by Udio AI music Generator&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://bmc.link/moopargamis"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Comment on the show?..send me a text! Every new iRacing season starts with optimism — and often ends in frustration. In this episode of The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, Guy reflects on Season 4 2025, analysing over 200 race starts, where iRating was gained and lost, and how mental damage from weak weeks can quietly derail performance. This episode also sets the foundation for Season 1 2026, covering: How to start a new iRacing season positivelyWhy Week 1 results don’t define your seasonHow to m...

iRacing Season 4 2025 Reflection & Season 1 2026 Goals

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2043809/open_sms">Comment on the show?..send me a text!</a>Welcome to The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, and this week we’re diving deep into one of the most chaotic and exciting moments in the iRacing calendar: Week 13.This episode covers everything you need to know:⏵ The pros &amp; cons of Week 13  ⏵ All the NEW content in the season update  ⏵ The truth about SR and iRating this week  ⏵ Why promotions &amp; demotions still happen  ⏵ How to protect your license during the madness  ⏵ What Week 13 is REALLY for — and how to get the most out of itWhether you&apos;re here for the new toys, the carnage, or just to survive the week without losing a license level… this episode has you covered.Shows e-mail: theloneroadiracingpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554966076972  Find it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CXAM4T1tKpU📌 Listen on all major podcast platforms. 📌 Follow The Lone Road iRacing Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and X.#iRacing #Week13 #SimRacing #iRacingPodcast #SimRacingPodcast #SafetyRating #iRating #iRacingUpdate #TheLoneRoadPodcast N.B: Intro &amp; Outro music by Udio AI music Generator <a rel="payment" href="https://bmc.link/moopargamis">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2043809/open_sms"&gt;Comment on the show?..send me a text!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &lt;em&gt;The Lone Road iRacing Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, and this week we’re diving deep into one of the most chaotic and exciting moments in the iRacing calendar: &lt;b&gt;Week 13&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode covers everything you need to know:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;⏵ The pros &amp;amp; cons of Week 13&lt;br/&gt; ⏵ All the NEW content in the season update&lt;br/&gt; ⏵ The truth about SR and iRating this week&lt;br/&gt; ⏵ Why promotions &amp;amp; demotions still happen&lt;br/&gt; ⏵ How to protect your license during the madness&lt;br/&gt; ⏵ What Week 13 is REALLY for — and how to get the most out of it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;apos;re here for the new toys, the carnage, or just to survive the week without losing a license level… this episode has you covered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shows e-mail: theloneroadiracingpodcast@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554966076972 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Find it on YouTube: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://youtu.be/CXAM4T1tKpU&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📌 &lt;b&gt;Listen on all major podcast platforms.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt; 📌 &lt;b&gt;Follow The Lone Road iRacing Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and X.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#iRacing #Week13 #SimRacing #iRacingPodcast #SimRacingPodcast #SafetyRating #iRating #iRacingUpdate #TheLoneRoadPodcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;N.B: Intro &amp;amp; Outro music by Udio AI music Generator&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://bmc.link/moopargamis"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Comment on the show?..send me a text! Welcome to The Lone Road iRacing Podcast, and this week we’re diving deep into one of the most chaotic and exciting moments in the iRacing calendar: Week 13. This episode covers everything you need to know: ⏵ The pros &amp; cons of Week 13  ⏵ All the NEW content in the season update  ⏵ The truth about SR and iRating this week  ⏵ Why promotions &amp; demotions still happen  ⏵ How to protect your license during the madness  ⏵ What W...

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